STUDY ON EXTREMELY LARGE STORM WAVES, SURGES AND CURRENTS AROUND THE EASTERN COAST OF HAINAN ISLAND

Extreme waves, strong currents and high surges are primary disaster-causing factors. In coastal engineering designs, it is crucial to consider the combinations of extreme waves, currents, and surges, which typically occur during extreme weather events such as typhoons. Based on the analysis of more than 500 historical tropical cyclones on the eastern coast of Hainan Island, China, it was found that the disaster-causing factors do not occur simultaneously at the concerned location. The highest wave height did not appear in the event with the strongest current or the highest surge level. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the correlation between the extreme dynamic factors in the specific region.